Sorbie Tower House (C) Bob Embleton

NX4547 : Sorbie Tower House

taken 7 years ago, near to Sorbie, Dumfries And Galloway, Great Britain

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Sorbie Tower House

Showing the inside corner of the late 16th century, L-shaped, tower house.
Here is the doorway on the ground level which was mainly used as cellars with small window slots from which guns could be fired.
NX4547 : Sorbie Tower cellars
The upper floors were quite decorative than defensive.
NX4547 : The Old Place of Sorbie
On the wall is a plaque honouring those who have supported the rescue of this building.
NX4547 : Sorbie Tower

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Grid Square: NX4547, 44 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Bob Embleton (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Monday, 20 August, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 27 August, 2012
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Defence, Military
Subject Location: OSGB36: NX 4508 4702 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:47.6442N 4:24.6709W
Camera Location: OSGB36: NX 4508 4704
View Direction: SOUTH (about 180 degrees)